Stanmer Park has been a free resource for local residents of Brighton & Hove for many, many decades but as of April 2021 parking fees are payable in all car parks, the proceeds of which are to fund the upkeep of the park and woodland.  Fair enough. What isn’t fair is the Council’s refusal to consider and incept an annual residents’ parking permit as can be found in places such as Southwater in Horsham.  Having undertaken a public consultation where over 90% of those asked thought paid parking wasn’t a good idea or be welcomed, the Council seemed to ignore this and carry on with their plan.

There is a cohort of, regular and older users of the woodlands who, based on two sessions of precious exercise a day, now face a £5 per day fee (plus 40p per transaction for the processing of the fee using the App).  A lot of us are older and retirees who are nonplussed at the Council’s lack of consideration.  It seems as though their decision is aimed at the casual user of the park, rather than the constant (all weather!) walkers.  

This Petition’s aim is to encourage the Council to engage with their residents and bring in an affordable, annual parking permit.

Please do sign and share this petition.